a pain in the molasses!
march 22 and 23, 2024 | mosesian center for the arts
by: jael whitney
director: rainier pearl-styles
music direction: elise brown
production manager: emilia fox hillyer
One unseasonably warm day in January 1919, the large brown tank at 529 Commercial Street burst. A tidal wave of 2.3 million gallons of molasses tsunami-ed through the streets of Boston's North End, wiping out people, horses, and T stations. A Pain in the Molasses by Jael Whitney tells the fascinating tale of Boston's stickiest disaster. Full of puppets, music, dance, and historical accuracy, Fork & Shoe's newest production is a cautionary tale about corporate greed and a testament to the power of the people.
the sold out show opened with a special performance of B Town Tunes from the God Damn Brass Band.
photos by cameron sleeper
